Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Film and Television
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Directed at making students industry-ready in collaboration with some of Australia’s most successful production companies, writers, showrunners and executives.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Film and Television immerses you in the dynamic world of screen production.
You’ll explore the intricacies of the Australian screen industry and develop expertise in screenwriting, financing, development and production management. Throughout your studies, you’ll engage in practical projects that allow you to bring your creative concepts to life. Learn from expert industry leaders in film and television and collaborate with production companies.
This qualification also emphasises the business aspects of film and television, covering everything from budgeting to marketing strategies. By the end of your studies, you’ll be well-equipped to produce captivating content across various genres, from thrilling dramas to insightful documentaries.
Key features
- Learn practical skills for every stage of the production cycle, including development and financing, preparing you to step confidently into the screen industry.
- Master core skills in screenwriting, directing and production management.
- Gain insights into the Australian film industry, from creative development to business strategy.
- Build industry connections with leading producers, screenwriters and creators.
- Develop your own projects, from TV series and features to short-form content.
- Graduate with a practical understanding of the film and television industry's workflow, ready to make an impact from day one.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 units comprising four core courses. Each course is worth six units.
Core courses
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- The Screen Industry: Business, Creativity and Content
- Screen Content Project 1
- Screen Content Project 2
- Film and Television Professional Practice
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) from a registered training organisation (RTO); OR
- Three years' experience in the visual effects industry or the creative industries with a relevant showreel of visual effects work.
- All applicants must submit a CV and a 60-second visual effects showreel.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
In the Graduate Certificate in Film and Television at Adelaide University, you'll learn the craft of screen production while gaining a thorough understanding of the Australian screen industry.
- You’ll learn how to navigate the industry's complexities, from budgeting and pre-production to marketing and post-production.
- You'll gain practical insights into the responsibilities of production management, creative producing and marketing strategies.
- With professional film and television practice, you’ll develop your portfolio to showcase your skills.
- By the end of this program, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle various roles, from screenwriter and producer to a creative head of department.
Career outcomes
You might direct captivating nature documentaries or maybe you’ll work behind the scenes and manage budgets and coordinate logistics on set. Perhaps you’ll work as a producer and oversee the entire creative process, from concept to screen.
Other roles you could step into include:
- Production Coordinator
- Film Editor
- Development or Production Manager
- Casting Director
- Cinematographer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,350 per 0.5 of a year (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.